Social network you want to login/join with: You will be part of the Enterprise Architecture Pan-E team which currently serves as a cross-functional team across European entities providing services like Business Strategy Support, Programme & Project Support, and Technology Management. We are seeking a talented and experienced Enterprise Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping our IT landscape and ensuring its alignment with our ever-evolving business goals. As an Enterprise Architect, you will be a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a keen understanding of how technology can empower business success. If you have been in the role of an Enterprise Architect / Software Architect / Sr. Tech lead in large projects with strong hands-on technical expertise and have a strong motivation to move to the next level then this role is best suited for you and would be a fantastic opportunity for an exciting career. Your responsibilities Within Technology Management, you will be working along with other team members (Enterprise Architects) responsible for developing, managing, and continuously improving the technical standards, processes, templates, and governance mechanisms used within the Enterprise Architecture department and exposed to the whole of Pan-Europe. Selecting technologies right from identification to rollout would be a key expectation. Within Project / Programme Support area, you will be responsible for translating the needs of business into fit-for-purpose solution design, with the capability to validate solution design if delivered via a vendor or third party. Having strong Integration knowledge and experience would allow you to support streamlining our enterprise integration strategy. This role establishes sound EA practices to enhance architectural visibility, decision making, and strategic execution across the organization. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and implement our Pan-European Integration Strategy via a center of excellence. Ensure consistency in projects in terms of assessment, design, and implementation by working with IT teams (Solution Architects & Technical leads). Ensure that all projects and the system landscape integrate together in a consistent, efficient, and sustainable way, requiring strong knowledge of implementing integration patterns. Ensure IT architecture respects company technical standards, especially security & compliance. Ensure teams follow the Enterprise Architecture processes, governance, standards, and best practices during the Software Development lifecycle to ensure consistency and efficiency. Validate and approve the solution implemented in line with the agreed and signed-off architecture during the execution of the project before Go Live. Create and maintain IS architectural standards and principles, steering the appropriate documentation and updates to the company's system of reference. Define Architectural Patterns linked to key technologies in the company to allow Solution Architects and the Developer community to adopt them quickly within their projects. Maintain and update the EA process framework outlining key processes, activities, inputs, and outputs. Create and update architectural templates, blueprints, and review procedures to streamline EA work. Educate stakeholders on EA best practices and governance. Ensure architectural decisions and waiver requests follow due EA review and exception processes. Contribute to the development of the IS strategic plan and the selection of new solutions that address the company's needs, in line with the recommendations and solutions in place and with the IS strategy more globally. Your Profile Education/Experience/Training: Experience in managing and leading a technical team to achieve a common set of goals and objectives. Experience in developing / implementing comprehensive system integration strategies and roadmaps. Knowledge of system integration tools, methodologies, API management, and data governance would be a great plus. Must have a strong technical background, especially from a development background with hands-on development expertise in any programming language (Java preferred but not limited to). Minimum 7 years of experience in enterprise architecture or a similar IT strategy role. 7 to 10+ years of experience in Software Development. Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks, methodologies, modeling tools & best practices. Strong analytical and process engineering background. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels, fostering a culture of cross-functional collaboration for various initiatives. Bachelor or Master’s degree (preferably in an IT-related domain) or equivalent of 5 to 10 years of experience. Experience in a large organization as an Enterprise Architect or Domain Architect serving a complex IT landscape. Hands-on experience with Archimate, agile/scrum development methodologies, and modeling techniques. Fluent in English (TME business language). Place of employment Belgium - Brussels (Evere): Toyota Motor Europe, Head Office. We offer Toyota offers a comprehensive remuneration package, including a bonus scheme and interesting extra-legal benefits. We provide flexibility to take care of both your career and your personal life by providing a hybrid work environment with structural possibilities to work from home & collaborate in the office. You can also take your work abroad for up to 20 days/year.
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